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Ashland town, AL

ZIP 36251 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 36251

36251 has a population of 5,146 with a median age of 40.8 yrs (46.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
83.7%+36% vs US avg
x
Black
8.3%-33% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.2%-67% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.8%-1% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.0%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
18.2%+12% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
18.2%+64% vs US avg
x
High school
37.0%+41% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.4%+9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.4%-60% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
50.8%+6% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.8%-24% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.4%+20% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
11.0%
x
Diversity Index
29/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
19.2%+67% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
2.5%-58% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.2%+28% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.2%+50% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
16.8%+190% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 36251

Poverty Rate
19.2%+67% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.5%-58% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
12.2%+50% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.2%+28% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.0%+25% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
20.1%+72% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
16.8%+190% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,146
Median age40.8
Poverty rate19.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White83.7%
Hispanic6.2%
Black8.3%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born0.0%